With Online Account Opening you can open an individual or joint personal checking and/or savings account from anywhere and at any time you like using your desktop computer, phone, or tablet. The secure application only takes about 10 minutes to complete, and we will guide you through each step.
What to know before you apply:
- You must be 18 years old and reside within the Bank's footprint to apply online.
- Trusts and businesses cannot apply online at this time.
- You will need your SSN or ITIN number as well as your Government Issued Identification, such as a Driver's License.
- If another person will be a joint owner on your account(s), they should be with you when you apply to enter and validate their personal information.
- Your application will be reviewed within 2 business days. If approved, you will be sent an email via DocuSign to electronically sign your signature card.
Checking Accounts Available Online
Everyday Checking
A simple account with great perks. No maintenance fees for seniors 65+ or Formal Trust accounts.
Cashback Checking
Get cashback rewards and free ATM access1. No maintenance fees for students 14 to 19 years old.
Private Access Checking
An all-in-one account, specifically for Wealth Management clients.
- For Cashback Checking, Access Checking and Private Access Checking accounts only. Montecito Bank & Trust does not charge fees for the use of any MB&T or non-MB&T ATMs. In addition, we reimburse you for ATM and point of sale (POS) fees charged by third parties if the third party identifies the fee or surcharge as a separate transaction. Please see Deposit Account Terms and Disclosures for additional information.
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Everyday Checking |
Cashback Checking Student Version Available2
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Access Checking |
Private Access Checking |
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empty | Go green and pay no maintenance fee if requirements are met |
Get cashback rewards and free ATM access3 |
An all-in-one banking package with access to premier account services | An all-in-one account, reserved for our Wealth Management Clients |
Monthly Maintenance Fee | $8 | $15 | $25 | $0 |
How to Avoid Monthly Maintenance Fee | Enroll in eStatements4 OR Primary account holder’s age is 65 or greater OR Account is a Formal Trust | Enroll in eStatements4 AND complete 15 or more debit card transactions each statement cycle OR primary account holder's age is 14-19 years old2 | $10,000 minimum daily balance OR $25,000 average available balance | N/A |
Free Online & Mobile Banking5 | ||||
Free Online Bill Pay | ||||
Turn your card on / off with CardControl | ||||
Send & receive cash with Zelle® | ||||
Free Direct Deposits | ||||
Free Account Alerts | ||||
Free 24/7 Telephone Banking | ||||
Overdraft Protection Available | ||||
Unlimited Access to Funds | ||||
Free Combined Statement Upon Request | ||||
Free MB&T ATM Access | ||||
Free Out of Network ATM Use3 | ||||
Cashback Rewards6 | $0.10 per qualifying transaction | |||
For Youth 14-192 | ||||
Interest Earning | Yes, see the Deposit Rate Summary for details. | Yes, see the Deposit Rate Summary for details. | ||
Free Notary Services | ||||
Free Incoming Wires | ||||
Cross Border Fee Refunded | ||||
Foreign Currency Conversion Fee Refunded | ||||
Free Cashier's Checks | ||||
Free Checks | ||||
Free Safe Deposit Box | ||||
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- The Student version is a debit card only account, no checks will be issued. Adult signature is required to open account. At age 20, this student account becomes a general Cashback Checking account and is subject to those account requirements.
- For Cashback Checking, Access Checking and Private Access Checking accounts only. Montecito Bank & Trust does not charge fees for the use of any MB&T or non-MB&T ATMs. In addition, we reimburse you for ATM and point of sale (POS) fees charged by third parties if the third party identifies the fee or surcharge as a separate transaction. Please see Deposit Account Terms and Disclosures for additional information.
- Must have Online Banking to enroll in eStatements.
- Montecito Bank & Trust does not charge for the Mobile Banking service; however, your wireless provider may charge for Internet access and text messages. Please check with your wireless provider.
- Qualifying transactions include debit POS transactions, BillPay, and Mobile Deposit. Cashback reward is capped at $20 per statement cycle.
Savings Accounts Available Online
Relationship Bonus Money Market
Get an interest bonus when paired with a qualified checking account.
Relationship Bonus Money Market
Get an interest bonus when paired with a qualified checking account.
empty | Personal Savings | Relationship Bonus Money Market | Montecito Money Fund |
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Monthly Maintenance Fee | $9 per quarter | $10 | $10 |
Requirements to Waive Monthly Maintenance Fee | $300 minimum daily balance | $2,500 minimum daily balance | $2,500 minimum daily balance |
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Combined Statement Upon Request | |||
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- Simple interest accrues daily, compounded quarterly and paid quarterly. View our Deposit Rate Summary for the latest rates.
- Adult signatory required.






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